For independent thinkers in design and business. Design Different is a podcast for experienced designers ready to build something of their own, and for founders who understand that design isn’t just decoration: it’s how your business works. With decades of global experience across agencies, corporates, and independent studios, Jake Burdess breaks down what makes creative work not just look good, but actually work. Expect thoughtful takes on systems, strategy, and the realities of modern design - all without the hype. Whether you’re building your own practice or your own company, this show will help you think more clearly and design more deliberately. Clarity. Systems. Design that works.
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Signup to Generate a PitchFor independent thinkers in design and business. Design Different is a podcast for experienced designers ready to build something of their own, and for founders who understand that design isn’t just decoration: it’s how your business works.
Design Different is hosted by Jake Burdess. The show has published 25 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "DD0025 - Why Great Design Might Mean Being Temporarily Unpopular" (10 July 2025, 8 minutes), "DD0024 - Creative Rut Reset: Two Paths to Reignite Your Work" (3 July 2025, 9 minutes), and "DD0023 - Design After AI: How to Stay Irreplaceable by 2030" (26 June 2025, 9 minutes).
Design Different publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 11 minutes across 25 episodes.
Booking probability for Design Different is 22%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Design Different requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Design Different's contact route on record: public web form.
The strongest fits for Design Different are Design Services and Business & Management Consulting. Design Different has an arts audience.
Jake Burdess hosts Design Different, an arts podcast with 25 episodes published.
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Episode #25
<p>In this episode of Design Different, Jake dives deep into why truly effective design sometimes requires making decisions that aren't immediately popular. He explores why the most valuable insights are often the...
Episode #24
<p>Hitting that quiet plateau where the work keeps rolling but the spark feels dim? In this episode, Jake dissects why mid-career designers and founders drift into creative inertia, and why the usual prescription of...
Episode #23
<p>AI is rapidly swallowing up the repetitive parts of design work—wireframes, layout tweaks, content variants. So where does that leave you as a designer?</p><p>In this solo episode, Jake breaks down what design after...
Episode #22
<p>Design is at a pivotal crossroads in 2025. AI is dramatically reshaping our tools, redefining our roles, and transforming our industry. In this deeply reflective and extensive episode, I'll explore in detail how...
Episode #21
<p>In this episode, I explore a big shift in how I think about design leadership. It's not just about having great taste or a strong creative vision. Those things matter, but they don't scale. What does? Building...
Episode #20
<p>In this episode of Design Different, I talk with Matt Turnbull. A thoughtful product designer and former freelance colleague, Matt and I chat about about navigating change in the creative world. We explore the...
Episode #19
<p>In this episode, we unravel one of the biggest myths in design: that creativity means total freedom. Drawing on lessons from traditional graphic design, UX strategy, and two decades of real-world practice, we explore...
Episode #18
<p>In this episode, we dig into a problem no one talks about enough: the lack of decision clarity in modern design teams. It’s not that we don’t collaborate. It’s that no one knows who’s making the final call. From...
Episode #17
<p>Speed looks productive. It flatters the roadmap. It makes teams feel like they’re moving. But what if all that motion isn’t getting you anywhere?</p><p>In this episode, Jake unpacks the critical difference between...
Episode #16
<p>Design can be the strongest growth lever in your business—if you know how to prove it. In this episode Jake breaks down the concrete framework he uses with founders to translate pixels into profit. You will learn the...
Episode #15
<p>Most design systems launch in a blaze of excitement, then fade into cluttered folders and copy-pasted code. In this episode of Design Different I explain why that slow decay happens, how to run a design system as a...
Episode #14
<p>Designers are brilliant at starting things, but finishing? That’s where everything stalls. In this episode, Jake unpacks why so many creative projects die unfinished, and what indie hackers get right about momentum...
Episode #13
<p>Why do great designers struggle to sell themselves, and why do polished brands fall apart the moment they go online? In this episode, we explore the deeper systems failure at the heart of both problems. Whether...
Episode #12
<p>Creative work often feels chaotic, and design systems often get mistaken for rigid templates. In this episode, we explore what’s really behind the friction, and how the right systems can transform not just your...
Episode #11
<p>Design isn’t about visuals, and strategy isn’t a deliverable. In this special episode, we explore how thinking like a designer and making strategy a core leadership practice helps founders, creative leaders, and...
Episode #10
<p>Design isn't just about how something looks — it's about what it enables. In this episode, we unpack why clarity is the most undervalued skill in modern design and explore how real design impact is measured in...
Episode #9
<p>Most designers focus on the screen in front of them. Great designers focus on the flow between them. In this episode, we unpack why designing in sequences — not just snapshots — separates real experience design from...
Episode #8
<p>There’s a persistent myth in the design industry that success depends on being relentlessly original. In this episode, we challenge that belief and explore why the most successful designers are often the most...
Episode #7
<p>Usability makes something easy to use. But habit is what brings people back. In this episode, we go beyond clicks and clean UI to explore how designers can align with real human behaviour. Learn how to build...
Episode #6
<p>Design systems aren’t just for big teams. In this episode, we break down how solo designers can build lightweight, practical systems that save time, reduce errors, and bring structure to their work. If you’re tired...
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